Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
Criteria for Schizophrenia
A
2 or more of the following, each for a sig. portion of time during a 1-month period (or less of successfully treated). At least one of these must be 1, 2, or 3:
Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized Speech
Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
Negative Symptoms
2
Q
Delusions
A
Fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence
Types:
Persecutory, referential, grandiose, erotomanic, nihilistic, somatic
3
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Psychosocial Treatments for Schizophrenia
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Assertive Community Treatment (includes home delivery of medication, social skills training, frequent contact with family members)
Social Skills Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
